Hasty v. Broglin

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

Appellant John M. Hasty petitioned the LaPorte Circuit Court for a writ of habeas corpus. In his petition, Hasty alleged that the disciplinary procedures of the Westville Correctional Center violated his constitutional rights. The trial court dismissed the case, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction over the matter. Hasty argues that the trial court should have entertained jurisdiction.

Hasty was serving a ten-year sentence for robbery and arson when prison officials charged him with “Abuse of Mail.” Hasty sent a large envelope to a friend outside the prison. The envelope…